BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
Y868 GSFMOT history
Y868 GSF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,321 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 114,321 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,062 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y868 GSF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 10 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y868 GSF was last recorded at 114,321 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 4,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 109,537 miles · 24 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,784 miles
- Average per year
- 4,062 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,321 miles
- 2024 – 109,537 miles
- 2023 – 102,049 miles
- 2022 – 99,465 miles
- 2021 – 93,840 miles
- 2019 – 83,349 miles
- 2018 – 75,037 miles
- 2017 – 66,630 miles
- 2016 – 60,254 miles
- 2015 – 51,343 miles
- 2014 – 49,951 miles
- 2013 – 47,378 miles
- 2012 – 45,868 miles
- 2011 – 45,172 miles
- 2010 – 44,001 miles
- 2009 – 41,779 miles
- 2008 – 39,418 miles
- 2007 – 36,807 miles
- 2006 – 32,035 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,321 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Differential oil contaminationRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,321 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 114,321 miles
- Test number
- 164608605796
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Differential oil contamination
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail114,321 miles (+4,784)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,321 miles
- Test number
- 658279942343
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Differential oil contamination
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,537 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 109,537 miles
- Test number
- 878894129228
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Differential oil contamination
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail109,537 miles (+7,488)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,537 miles
- Test number
- 206484690876
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Differential oil contamination
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,049 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 102,049 miles
- Test number
- 574669231609
- MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sign of repair
Fail102,049 miles (+2,584)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,049 miles
- Test number
- 685995505327
- Repaired at testFront Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sign of repair
Pass99,465 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 99,465 miles
- Test number
- 510642732671
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail99,465 miles (+140)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,465 miles
- Test number
- 792596737694
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail99,325 miles (+5,485)2 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,325 miles
- Test number
- 651925062310
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Pass93,840 miles (+10,491)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 93,840 miles
- Test number
- 326449166337
- AdvisoryFront exhaust support fractured
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,349 miles (+8,312)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 83,349 miles
- Test number
- 482373431438
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,037 miles (+8,407)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 75,037 miles
- Test number
- 311435423189
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,630 miles (+6,376)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 66,630 miles
- Test number
- 771504236663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,254 miles (+8,911)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 60,254 miles
- Test number
- 155732321766
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,343 miles (+1,392)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 51,343 miles
- Test number
- 199814955164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,951 miles (+2,573)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 49,951 miles
- Test number
- 277274274466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,378 miles (+1,510)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 47,378 miles
- Test number
- 447049473178
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass45,868 miles (+696)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 45,868 miles
- Test number
- 215722182426
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass45,172 miles (+1,171)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 45,172 miles
- Test number
- 355446781153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,001 miles (+2,222)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 44,001 miles
- Test number
- 220113680122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,779 miles (+2,361)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 41,779 miles
- Test number
- 961413679105
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass39,418 miles (+2,611)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 39,418 miles
- Test number
- 780561578108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,807 miles (+4,772)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 36,807 miles
- Test number
- 251614777158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 32,035 miles
- Test number
- 404234786192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y868 GSF
- Does Y868 GSF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y868 GSF is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y868 GSF?
- The MOT on Y868 GSF is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y868 GSF done?
- Y868 GSF was recorded at 114,321 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 4,062 miles a year.
- Has Y868 GSF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y868 GSF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y868 GSF ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on Y868 GSF find?
- Y868 GSF passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.
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